Bill Monroe Bluegrass Celebration, Ryman Auditorium

Nashville, Tenn. — The Grand Ole Opry opens the doors of the historic Ryman Auditorium for a special Bill Monroe Bluegrass Celebration to be held October 2, 2007, just preceding the International Bluegrass Music annual convention.

The Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry between 1943 and 1974 is considered the "Mother Church of Country Music" and the birthplace of bluegrass music, being home to some of the most memorable performances of Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys.